PCN801 Topics in Advanced Chemistry 2
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| Unit code: | PCN801 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,118 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,468 |
| International unit fee | $4,764 |
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2024, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | PCN801 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Coordinator: | Godwin Ayoko | g.ayoko@qut.edu.au |
Overview
The complexity of the chemical systems studied in a research program and the sophistication of the instrumentation used demand that deeper theoretical understanding than that acquired in an undergraduate program. The aims of this unit are to extend and deepen the theoretical and practical background required for undertaking a research program and to provide the candidate with the appropriate theoretical and practical background, at an advanced level, necessary for the completion of a research program.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehension of Advanced Chemical Techniques.
- Apply knowledge of techniques to professional research and workplace scenarios.
- Demonstrate advanced research and reporting skills as appropriate to topics of study.
Content
Synthetic methods and strategies, detailed study of selected reactions.
Topics to be covered will include: automated methods of chemical analysis, flow-based chemical analysis techniques, such as continuous flow analysis, stopped flow analysis, flow injection analysis and discontinuous flow analysis, together with appropriate detector technology.
An understanding of the fundamental fragmentation processes and the interpretation of the spectra of simple organic compounds.
Acquisition of time-domain NMR spectra by pulsed RF procedures including: the advantages of pulsed procedures, the simple vector model to represent the behaviour of bulk magnetisation, the rotating frame of reference, free induction decay and Fourier transformation, relaxation, the effects of chemical shift and coupling on the evolution of the magnetisation after pulses and delays.
Theory, instrumentation and application of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy. Sampling techniques including transmittance, attenuated total reflectance, photoacoustic spectroscopy, microspectroscopy and the use of optical fibres.
Learning Approaches
A series of formal lectures and/or a reading program combined with relevant laboratory exercises.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will be provided with feedback in both written and verbal form via assessment feedback and consultations with supervisory and/or academic staff. Additional feedback may be sought through your Unit Coordinator.
Assessment
Overview
This Unit offers research based Student Negotiated Assessment in which students will discuss and select the most suitable assessment types and topics to their goals for completion of the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Student negotiated assessment
In negotiation with Acadmiec and Supervisory Staff, students will undertake a range of written assessments including but not limited to essays, research programs, examintaitons, log books and reports. For further details please refer to your Unit Coordinator.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Relates to learning outcomes
All.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Texts will be indicated in accordance with the exact area of study. In some cases a knowledge of relevant articles from the primary literature will be required.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.